MASNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

13.2x

Updated 8h ago

Sector Performance

47th percentile

MAS

13.2x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA, or enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, measures how many years of pre-debt cash flow it would take to buy the entire company.

At 13.2x, this stock trades slightly below the sector median of 13.7x, placing it in the 47th percentile among peers — meaning it is valued just under the typical peer. Over the last eight quarters the metric trend is increasing, though the quarter‑over‑quarter change shows a decline of -0.7% and no year‑over‑year comparison is available. The combination of a valuation near the sector median with an upward long‑term trend suggests moderate risk: the stock is not cheap but has not broken away from peers, offering limited upside or downside surprise. This profile directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric indicates neither a compelling discount nor a clear overvaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about MAS?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are MAS's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: LSPD (-24.2x), BRZE (-24.5x), EVGO (-25.7x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x).

The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.